Commis Chef — Lakeside Pub Kitchen, Ambleside

The Inn Collection Group; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday holiday

Lead-Inn development program

50% off food at inns

Stay at inns for £1 (Jan–Mar)

1/3 off room bookings year-round

£50 same-day bookings

Loved ones get 15% off bed and breakf

Employee Assistance Programme

Give-inn back scheme

Award-winning employer

Job summary

The Wateredge Inn in Ambleside, part of The Inn Collection Group, seeks a Commis Chef to join a lively lake‑side kitchen. You will work with the kitchen team to deliver high‑quality dishes and support storage, labeling, and recipe adherence.

Whether you’re experienced or studying, you’ll contribute to a fast‑paced kitchen, use standard equipment safely, and maintain a clean station while developing through our training programs and enjoying staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a commis chef or studying in culinary arts.
• Fundamental kitchen skills with a focus on safety and hygiene.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items and assist chefs to maintain quality standards.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized station and store ingredients correctly.
• Follow recipes, portion controls and labeling requirements, and ensure food safety.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Kitchen teamwork

Communication

Tools

Knife handling

Safety protocols

Job description

The Wateredge Inn in Ambleside, part of The Inn Collection Group, seeks a Commis Chef to join a lively lake‑side kitchen. You will work with the kitchen team to deliver high‑quality dishes and support storage, labeling, and recipe adherence.

Whether you’re experienced or studying, you’ll contribute to a fast‑paced kitchen, use standard equipment safely, and maintain a clean station while developing through our training programs and enjoying staff benefits.